BESS Senior Electrical Engineer

BESS Senior Electrical Engineer Join to apply for the BESS Senior Electrical Engineer role at Equans UK & Ireland. Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer within our Energy Solutions business. Role Overview As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the end‑to‑end delivery of our projects by providing electrical technical leadership during engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. Your focus will be on BESS, electrolytic hydrogen and PV projects with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. Responsibilities Lead the electrical system design for energy projects, including HV/LV distribution systems, protection schemes, and control systems Develop single‑line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and detailed design drawings Perform power system studies including load flow, fault current, and stability analysis Prepare, review and approve electrical equipment specifications and vendor documentation Ensure compliance with UK grid codes, G99, and relevant standards Prepare detailed technical specifications for major electrical equipment including transformers, power conversion systems, protection relays, and control systems Support with the development of tender packages and scope of work documents for electrical contractors Lead technical bid evaluations and contractor selection process Conduct site inspections to promote a Safety‑First culture and ensure quality of installation Act as Electrically Authorised Person (EAP) and support training of other EAPs Review and respond to technical queries and contractor RFIs Review and approve as‑built documentation Develop detailed commissioning specifications and acceptance criteria Oversee pre‑commissioning checks and testing activities Qualifications & Experience Education BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering or related field Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred Authorised person HV | LV qualification or similar preferred Experience Solid experience in electrical system design Demonstrable experience with BESS &/or hydrogen (both preferred) Strong background in HV systems (11kV‑132kV) design and protection Proven track record in managing subcontractors and reviewing deliverables Experience with UK grid compliance and connection requirements Experience in equipment factory testing and inspection Understanding of commissioning protocols for HV/LV systems Technical Skills Proficiency in power system analysis software Strong knowledge of electrical CAD software Understanding of IEC 61850 and relevant communication protocols Experience with protection relay coordination Familiarity with energy management systems and grid services What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 5% bonus Private health care (Single Use) Private GP consultations Company car Life Cover equivalent to 2x annual salary Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme 2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to growing employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app Diversity & Inclusion We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We will consider applicants who do not meet all technical requirements if they can demonstrate transferable skills that will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role. About Equans Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland we provide technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. #J-18808-Ljbffr